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The biology of science fiction cinema /

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"Science fiction cinema has had a dramatic effect on how science is perceived by the general population. At first, science fiction and science may seem diametrically opposed, and in some cases they certainly are, but after a closer analysis, many elements are in common, primarily creativity and...

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Main Author:	Glassy, Mark C., 1952- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2025]
Edition:	Second edition.
Subjects:	Science fiction films > History and criticism. Biology in motion pictures. Films de science-fiction > Histoire et critique. PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy. SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology.

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